Whether you’ve recently heard about poblano peppers and you’re keen to give them a try, or you love nothing more than trying out flavorful foods at the grocery store that pack a punch – the poblano pepper is a rich, fragrant pepper that everyone should make sure that they have tried at least once.
It’s vibrant green in appearance and has a reputation for being a fiery pepper – but if you’ve never had the chance to try it before – it’s only natural that you should currently be wondering how this pepper tastes (more specifically, if it tastes good) , as well as what texture it happens to have and if it really is as hot as they say.
Whatever questions you may currently have surrounding this unique chili pepper, rest assured that you have come to the right place.
In this guide, we are going to be talking you through what you can expect from the taste of poblano pepper, including additional insights into its heat level, texture and more.
Read on!
Are Poblano Peppers Hot? What Do They Taste Like?
When it comes to papers such as the poblano, one of the most important (as well as one of the most common) questions that many people find themselves asking is what the poblano tastes like – and more specifically, how hot it is!
Regardless of whether you’re a fan of heat or not, it is a good idea to make sure that you familiarize yourself with how hot the pepper you are about to tate is going to be – as the last thing that you want to happen is to be caught off guard by a chili pepper that is just way too hot!
When it comes to poblano, you might be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the mildest peppers that you can get your hands on.
So much so, that the poblano pepper features a Scoville rating of just 1000-2000 units – which makes it extremely mild with almost very little spiciness to note.
In fact, just to give you a better idea of just how mild this particular type of pepper is – a jalapeno pepper comes with a Scoville rating of around 8000.
Following on, poblano peppers are slightly milder than Anaheim peppers, and extremmy milder than popular favorites serranos (which can often come with a Scoville rating of anywhere from 16,500 units and even higher in some cases).
As for the flavor? Well, given the fact that these peppers are so mild, it means that they don’t offer much of a kick at all.
On the contrary, poblano peppers are known to have a flavor profile that is nearly identical to that of a green bell pepper, with the only main difference being that poblano peppers often tend to have a much deeper “earthiness” to them.
That being said, it means that thanks to the earthy flavor of poblano peppers paired with the fact that they are extremely mild in heat, poblano peppers are a great addition to cuisines including Latin American and Mexican.
In particular, poblano peppers go the best in dishes where they can be either blended into sauces, roasted to golden perfection or stuffed with cream cheese and other delicious, yummy fillings.
They can even be blended and added to sauce!
Where Can You Buy Poblano Peppers?
If you would like to try some poblano peppers for yourself but you’re not too sure where you can buy them – the good news is that poblano peppers are relatively inexpensive and easy to source.
Although, despite the fact that poblano peppers are usually readily available throughout the year, it is worth noting that the variety of chili peppers that will be most available in your local grocery store or farmers market will greatly depend on what area you live in.
As an example, stores located in the south to west of the country are far more likely to offer chili peppers than those located in states that are located in the east and west.
In addition to this, when shopping for poblano peppers in your local grocery store, you should be sure to look near where the bell peppers are located, as if they are in stock – you will find poblano peppers somewhere nearby.
They will typically come either packaged in multipacks or available loose. Whichever you pick, be sure to only select poblano peppers that are vibrant green with no bad spots.
As a side note, when poblano peppers are in season (this is during the summer months) if it is possible we highly recommend that you source your poblano peppers from local farmers markets or vegetable produce stores.
By doing so, you will be able to enjoy a much better taste than if you were to buy commercially grown poblano peppers, all while making sure that you are supporting local businesses in your area.
If you live in a warm climate, you could even consider growing them yourself!
The Bottom Line
There we have it! You have made it to the end of the arctic. Now that you have taken the time to read through all of the above, we hope that we have been able to clear up any confusion that you may have had surrounding the poblano pepper.
Just to sum up all that we have spoken about above, the poblano pepper is deep green in color and is categorized as being what is known as a chili pepper.
However, despite the fact that are known as a chili pepper, it is worth noting that this type of pepper only has a Scoville rating of between 1000-2000 units, which makes the poblano one of the mildest peppers that you can get your hands on.
Thanks to this, this means that the poblano pepper, despite being less known than some other popular peppers that you can get, is a staple in the kitchen of anyone that likes to cook with peppers but doesn’t necessarily enjoy heat.
So much so, in fact, that the poblano pepper is often likened to the flavor and texture of the green bell pepper, with the biggest difference being a slight note of earthiness in the poblano.
That being said, if you’re someone that doesn’t enjoy spicy peppers but does enjoy the texture of a bell pepper – opt for the poblano when you’re in need of a refreshing, earthy kick.
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